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Buda Castle - Royal Palace (Kiralyi Palota)

Szent Gyorgy ter, Budapest 1014, Hungary (Várkerület)
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As featured in 3 days in Budapest
Ranked #19 of 175 attractions in Budapest
Type: Castles
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
Owner description: Destroyed by fire in World War II, this imposing 13th-century palace was rebuilt with modern interiors while incorporating hidden walls and medieval... more » Owner description: Destroyed by fire in World War II, this imposing 13th-century palace was rebuilt with modern interiors while incorporating hidden walls and medieval structures that remained hidden over the centuries. « less
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Pattaya, Thailand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

Although this is not a big palace like others in EU,but we pretty much love this palace. It's very nice architecture, and it's not too crowded which is advantage for taking photos without people in background. One hour would be enough to walk thru the whole area. There's also changing guard on the side entrance of this castle.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

We used the stairs to climb up the hill and it was an easy hike. The view above the danube and Buda is breath-taking. The museum is also extraordinary.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

Strolling around Buda Castle takes you back to another time. The grounds and architecture are beautiful and the views of the city are alone worth the visit.

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Deal, Kent, UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Stunning views - really photogenic - loved it!!! Bit of a tourist trap but worth it!!! Got choice of shops & restaurants, too.

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Little Rock, Arkansas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

Stunning View, good restaurant, not much significant history. The vendors were more expensive than those in the square or city markets.

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Fareham
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Good views from this hill, Buda Castle is right next door to the Office of the President of Hungary where you can see the changing of the guard, plus up there was also a food festive which was nice.

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New York City, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

This is definitely worth the hike up to the top. There is a cable car that can carry you up, but unless you have a legitimate medical issue, there's no reason you shouldn't be able to make it on foot. The cable car is like $15 or so round-trip. We walked both up and down. The whole area at the... More

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Inverness, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Absolutely Beautiful place!! Well worth a visit and with stunning scenery overlooking the Danube and Budapest,Brilliant!!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013 via mobile

A must see in Budapest! Great view of the pest side and a nice caste to see. You can also find museums and restaurant

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Salisbury, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

the palace it self was a fasinating building but it was the whole area, especially at night that blew me away, it was like looking at a picture in a childs fairy tale book. I dont have the words to say how lovely it was, just that it was the first time my friend and I were stunned into awe... More

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